Ellise Shafer
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Elon Musk Talks Twitter, Censorship and the ‘Woke Mind Virus’ on ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk appeared on "Real Time With Bill Maher" to discuss his ownership of Twitter. → Read More
Vin Diesel Wants Robert Downey Jr. in the Next ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie as the ‘Antithesis of Dom’
Vin Diesel knows exactly who he wants to make a cameo in "Fast and Furious 11": Robert Downey Jr. → Read More
Scooter Braun Becomes Sole CEO of HYBE America
Scooter Braun has become the sole CEO of HYBE America, home to Justin Bieber and BTS. He had previously shared the title with Lenzo Yoon. → Read More
Fall Out Boy Signs With Fueled by Ramen-Elektra, Announces New Album ‘So Much (for) Stardust’
Fall Out Boy has signed with Elektra Records and announced a new album, 'So Much (for) Stardust,' coming March 24. → Read More
Colin Farrell Teases ‘The Penguin’ Series: ‘The Batman’ Was Just the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
For Colin Farrell, playing The Penguin in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' was just the 'tip of the iceberg' for the character. → Read More
'The Real Housewives of New York City' Reboot Cast Revealed
Bravo has unveiled the brand-new cast of its rebooted “Real Housewives of New York City” franchise. Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Erin Lichy, Jenna Lyons, Lizzy Savetsky, Jessel Taank and Brynn Whitfield will all be joining for Season 14. The news was revealed at a “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” taping on Sunday […] → Read More
BravoCon News Roundup: Vicki Gunvalson Filmed a ‘Couple Scenes’ for ‘RHOC,’ but Not Returning
Despite rumors swirling that former “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Vicki Gunvalson is returning to the show, she insisted at BravoCon on Friday that she won’t be coming back as a cast member or friend of — though she has filmed a few scenes. “I’m not on as a cast member, I’m not […] → Read More
BravoCon 2022: All the Panels, Events and Drama We’re Excited About
Popular on Variety BravoCon is back, and it’s sure to be “Gone With the Wind” fabulous! The highly anticipated convention celebrating all things Bravo returns to the Javits Center in New York City on Oct. 14-16, bringing fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite reality stars. Over 140 “Bravolebrities” will […] → Read More
‘The Woman King’ Star Thuso Mbedu Reveals John Boyega’s ‘Amazing’ Idea for a Potential Sequel
While nothing’s official yet, “The Woman King” star Thuso Mbedu isn’t ruling out a potential sequel for the Sony film, which premiered on Sept. 16. Though Mbedu said director Gina Prince-Bythewood has made it known she doesn’t “believe” in sequels, her co-star John Boyega had an idea that may be too good to pass up. […] → Read More
Kanye West Says His Publishing Is Being Shopped Without His Knowledge: ‘Just Like Taylor Swift’
Popular on Variety Kanye West took to Instagram on Tuesday to question a Billboard report that his “camp” has been quietly shopping his song catalog, writing via Stories: “Just like Taylor Swift… my publishing is being put up for my sale without my knowledge.” Billboard reported on Monday that members of the rapper’s team “have […] → Read More
‘Wicked’ Star Cynthia Erivo Gushes Over Working With Ariana Grande in Movie Musical: ‘I Love Her, Truly’
In Disney+’s live-action remake of “Pinocchio,” Cynthia Erivo stars as the Blue Fairy, who brings the title character to life and sings the iconic song “When You Wish Upon a Star.” Next, Erivo will star in another high-profile adaptation: the film version of beloved Broadway musical “Wicked.” Erivo is set to play Elphaba in the […] → Read More
Armie Hammer’s Alleged Victims Reveal Shocking Messages and Voice Memos in New Investigative Docuseries
Popular on Variety Armie Hammer, the embattled actor who was accused of sexual abuse in early 2021, is the focus of a forthcoming Discovery+ docuseries, which also delves into his family history. The three-part series, “House of Hammer,” investigates accusations against Hammer — which he has emphatically and repeatedly denied through lawyers — including messages […] → Read More
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Shot During Campaign Speech
Shinzo Abe, a former prime minister of Japan, was apparently shot during a campaign speech on Friday in Nara, according to the Associated Press and NHK public television. NHK camera footage showed him collapsed on the street, holding his chest, with the broadcasting corporation reporting that he is experiencing heart failure. Abe was rushed to […] → Read More
Britney Spears’ First Husband Jason Alexander Crashes Her Wedding, Arrested by Police
Britney Spears' wedding to fiancée Sam Asghari was interrupted on Thursday by her ex-husband, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office confirmed. → Read More
Academy Sends Member Survey for Oscars Feedback on Pre-Televised Categories, Fan Favorite Prize
Popular on Variety The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is asking for feedback from its members on some of the 2022 Oscars’ most controversial aspects, including the decision to pre-televise eight artisan categories and debut a fan favorite prize. The survey, obtained by Variety, first asks seven questions about members’ overall experience at the […] → Read More
Music Supervisors to Watch in 2022: From ‘Ted Lasso’ Team to ‘Sex Education’ Soundtracker
In 2021, production came back in full swing for music supervisors, who delivered a wealth of tunes to the worlds of TV and film. Further expanding the reach of these soundtracks, day-and-date releases in theaters and streaming services meant some songs experienced double the consumption. What qualities made the ideal synch last year? A gamut […] → Read More
‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Finale: Is [SPOILER] Alive and 10 More Unanswered Questions
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read unless you have watched the Season 2 finale of “Euphoria” on HBO. And just like that, Season 2 of HBO’s “Euphoria” has come to an end. In Sunday night’s finale, titled “All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name,” reality morphed with Lexi’s (Maude Apatow) play […] → Read More
Alternative Rock Band the Neighbourhood Is Going on Hiatus (EXCLUSIVE)
Alternative rock band The Neighbourhood are taking a hiatus, multiple sources confirm to Variety. The group, best known for the 2013 hit “Sweater Weather,” released its fourth album, “Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones,” in September 2020. They played two shows in October 2021 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Forest Hills Stadium in […] → Read More
From Margot Robbie to Chris Hemsworth, All the Major Stars Who Got Their Start on Australian Soap ‘Neighbours’
The land down under has long had a strong hold on Hollywood, producing some of our most beloved stars, including Margot Robbie, Russell Crowe and all three Hemsworth brothers. But Australia also has its own thriving film and television market — especially when it comes to soap operas — and no show does it better […] → Read More
Katy Perry Is at ‘Play’ in the Fields of Las Vegas With New Residency: Photo Gallery
Katy Perry had a colorful opening night at Resorts World Las Vegas with her 'Play' show. Catch our gallery of images from the opening. → Read More